Dear forumers,

In the midst of hunting my very first HoneyComb-based (Android 3.0) tablets for true tablet experience, I would like to share some basic info on the hardware offerings...(in order to run HoneyComb OS.)

Screenshot of Honeycomb (Android 3.0)


Why you should only buy an Android 3.0 tablet?

What Differentiates the Many Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablets?

Some of these items may not run on HoneyComb yet, for example "Toshiba Folio AS100". Some even not launched yet.

Some readings suggested that Honeycomb runs on Cortex-A9 architecture but not sure if A8 can run it.

*Image source referenced from www.arm.com. The picture depicts on multiple core. Single core architecture also available.*

Processor: Nvidia Tegra 2 (1GHz and above)
Can be found on the following tablets...
- Motorola Xoom WiFi [RRP - US$599] (Costco.com)
- Motorola Xoom 3G (CDMA) [RRP -US$799] (Verizon Wireless)
- Motorola Xoom 4G (WiMAX) [RRP - N/A]
- Toshiba Folio AS100 [RRP - RM1599]
- T-Mobile G-Slate (aka LG Optimus Pad) [RRP - US$750] without contract (T-Mobile USA)
- Acer Iconia A100 16GB [RRP - 299.00 pounds] (Amazon.co.uk)
- Acer Iconia A500 32GB (RRP - US$450)
- ASUS Eee Pad Slider [RRP - N/A]
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer 16GB no keyboard [RM1498.00]
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer Keyboard (RM301.00)
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer 32GB no keyboard [RRP - US$499]
- Dell Streak 7 [RRP - USD 449.99]
- ViewSonic G Tablet [RRP - USD 279.99]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 8GB [RRP - US$450 (Newegg.com)]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 16GB [RRP - US$500 (Newegg.com)]
- Toshiba ANT-100 (Thrive/Regza), 32GB [RRP - US$580 (Newegg.com)]
- Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (also known as Think Slate - 3G & 4G) [RRP - USD 499.00]
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB (RRP - RM1899.00)
- Sony S1 9.4" Display, 3G & 4G [RRP - TBA]
- Sony S2 2x 5.5" Display, 3G & 4G [RRP - TBA]

Processor: TI OMAP4 1.5 GHz dual-core CORTEX A9
Archos 101 G9 – 10.1-inch screen
8GB – $369.99
16GB – $399.99
250GB – $469.99

Archos 80 G9 – 8-inch screen
8GB – $279.99 ->$299.99
16GB – $329.99
250GB - $369.99

Processor: Samsung Exynos 4210 processor - Cortex-A9 Dual Core: 1GHz - TBC
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 32GB (RRP - US$569)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 16GB (RRP - US$469)

Processor: Qualcomm snapdragon 1.5GHz single core based on Cortex A8
Can be found on the following tablets...
- HTC FLYER™ (RRP - US$499 - BestBuy.com)

Comments are welcome so that we can update this thread with more useful information.

Sharing is caring.

Thanks!

*Info as of 19th July 2011*

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Aug 12 2011, 08:58 AM

Edited... thanks! it's running on 1.5GHz single core.

I can see more China sites with Tegra 2 already. Name of the tablet is Malata.

Updated... Thanks a lot Astria!

Does it mean that Snapdragon not suitable to run Honeycomb due to its A8 architecture?

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Added on April 5, 2011, 6:20 pmSpecs?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 06:20 PM

Regarding Tegra2, there is a mystery tablet launching soon... and maybe that is why Folio AS100 will not be getting Honeycomb upgrade.
Toshiba Mystery Tablet...

I like the 7-inch category...
Best of 7-inch tablets

Streak 7 is so cool


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:43 PM

Another waste.... the ViewSonic G Tablet with Tegra 2 on Froyo


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:49 PM

Just the right time... updated already, thanks!

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Added on April 5, 2011, 9:53 pmI have the same thoughts as you, getting cheaper branded tablets could help me not to over-spent.

I started to fall for tablets during recent Korea trip. Most people were on Galaxy tab in the train and airports... I look kinda out of trend without any tablet to read books while on the way...

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Added on April 5, 2011, 9:56 pmLove to see your treasures,... maybe soon with DroidPad too?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 09:56 PM

There must be a way to make those run on honeycomb. I cant stand it when I ran Gingerbread on my old lappy. So smooth but no touch screen of course.

One day, one deal...
G Tablet...

The article on Woot

Not for Msian i guess...

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 5 2011, 10:21 PM

Sigh, Honeycomb tablets still not out yet, no?

Anyone seen them in action?

I feel like getting g-Tablet now (my colleague might be going for biz trip soon)...
Will the G Tab Run on Honeycomb?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 6 2011, 04:09 PM

Ok, I'll wait...

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 11 2011, 02:16 PM

So far, I have not seen any Honeycomb tablets around. Maybe Acer has launched Iconia A500? Anyone seen it? I just received SMS that Acer was launching Iconia @ Low Yat Plaza when I was at Korea last 2 weekends

Applicable only for Betelgeuse and Harmony chips...
NVIDIA drops Android support for older Tegra 2 devices!

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 13 2011, 02:48 PM

Dun be surprised if AMD supports their users all the way (drivers update) due to strong competition from Atom Z670 and Tegra 2 in tablets market in near future.
AMD

It is a bit sad to see why a powerful SOC like Tegra 2 lack of support within same model. I'm sure unsupported user will move to Atom or AMD with the bad experience from Nvidia.

Done, ok ar?

Any link for the Nvidia's quotes?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 14 2011, 11:53 AM

I got from here...(the link below is so fast outdated)?
Galaxy Tab 10.1

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 14 2011, 02:28 PM

Thanks Astria,... updated already.

Another good read... (iOS 4.3 supporting flash now?)
Ipad 2 vs. Galaxy Tab 10.1

I agree. By just looking at the main menu (kinda basic looking), not sure if BB PB will be hot item here @ Msia.

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 14 2011, 03:49 PM